Central High School vs. Suitland High School
Should I attend Central High School or Suitland High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Suitland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 750 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,977 students in grades 9-12, Suitland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
750 students
1,977 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
141 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#715 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
300
742
Grade 10 Students
179
436
Grade 11 Students
108
372
Grade 12 Students
163
427
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
32%
9%
% Black
65%
88%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%